What are the main factors that influence a Software Testing Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Software Testing Analyst's salary?

A Software Testing Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $90,553 for beginners, reaching about $93,472 at mid-level, and approach $98,036 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Software Testing Analyst?

Software Testing Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Testing Analyst roles are District of Columbia $102,472, California $102,083, Massachusetts $100,722. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Testing Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Software Testing Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Software Testing and Quality Director: $191,190; Software Testing and Quality Manager: $137,690; Software Testing Manager: $121,451; Software Testing and Quality Supervisor: $120,700; Lead Software Testing Engineer: $94,809.

Software Testing Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Testing Analyst make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Testing Analyst in Delaware is $93,726 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Software Testing Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,656
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,587 to $99,970
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,267

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Software Testing Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,970	$8,331	$1,923	$48
Average	$93,726	$7,810	$1,802	$45
25th Percentile	$84,587	$7,049	$1,627	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Software Testing Analyst Salaries

A Software Testing Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Software Testing Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Testing Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $90,553
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,187
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,472
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,778
Expert (over 8 years): $98,036

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Testing Analyst	$90,553
Intermediate Level Software Testing Analyst	$91,187
Senior Level Software Testing Analyst	$93,472
Specialist Level Software Testing Analyst	$96,778
Expert Level Software Testing Analyst	$98,036

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How Do Software Testing Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Software Testing Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $102,472.
California: $102,083.
Massachusetts: $100,722.

District of Columbia $102,472 California $102,083 Massachusetts $100,722 Washington $100,352 New Jersey $100,315 Alaska $100,186 Connecticut $98,909 New York $98,390

Hawaii $96,734 Rhode Island $95,956 Maryland $95,429 Minnesota $94,707 Colorado $94,429 Illinois $94,337 Oregon $93,985 Delaware $93,726

New Hampshire $93,563 Virginia $93,198 Pennsylvania $92,134 Nevada $91,597 North Dakota $91,421 Michigan $91,144 Wisconsin $91,042 Vermont $90,838

Texas $90,274 Maine $90,237 Arizona $90,181 Ohio $90,116 Georgia $89,265 Indiana $88,839 Wyoming $88,756 Utah $88,626

Iowa $88,571 Kansas $88,126 Louisiana $87,997 North Carolina $87,951 Missouri $87,932 Florida $87,571 Montana $87,377 Nebraska $87,192

Kentucky $87,090 South Carolina $86,720 Tennessee $86,488 Idaho $86,396 New Mexico $85,720 Oklahoma $85,572 Alabama $85,026 South Dakota $84,110

Arkansas $83,610 West Virginia $83,342 Mississippi $82,536

Top Paying Cities for Software Testing Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $97,002
Little Creek: $96,104
Magnolia: $96,502

Lincoln, DE $97,002 Little Creek, DE $96,104 Magnolia, DE $96,502 Milford, DE $97,002 Marydel, DE $95,743 Millsboro, DE $97,002 Millville, DE $97,650 Milton, DE $97,002

Nassau, DE $97,002 Ocean View, DE $97,650 Rehoboth Beach, DE $97,650 Seaford, DE $95,984 Selbyville, DE $97,650 Smyrna, DE $95,632 Viola, DE $96,502 Woodside, DE $96,225

Bear, DE $94,929 Newark, DE $94,966 Claymont, DE $95,040 Delaware City, DE $94,966 Hockessin, DE $95,040 Kirkwood, DE $94,966 Middletown, DE $95,438 Montchanin, DE $95,040

New Castle, DE $95,040 Odessa, DE $95,567 Port Penn, DE $94,707 Rockland, DE $95,040 Saint Georges, DE $94,966 Townsend, DE $95,429 Winterthur, DE $95,040 Lewes, DE $97,002

Wilmington, DE $95,040 Dover, DE $96,058 Dover Afb, DE $96,280 Bethany Beach, DE $97,650 Bethel, DE $95,984 Bridgeville, DE $97,002 Camden Wyoming, DE $96,160 Cheswold, DE $95,836

Clayton, DE $95,595 Dagsboro, DE $97,650 Delmar, DE $95,984 Ellendale, DE $97,002 Felton, DE $97,002 Fenwick Island, DE $97,650 Frankford, DE $97,650 Frederica, DE $97,002

Georgetown, DE $97,002 Greenwood, DE $97,002 Harbeson, DE $97,002 Harrington, DE $97,002 Hartly, DE $95,549 Houston, DE $97,002 Kenton, DE $95,595 Laurel, DE $95,984

Yorklyn, DE $95,040

Software Testing Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Testing Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$84,587

Average $93,726/year

$99,970

$7,049

Average $7,810/month

$8,331

$1,627

Average $1,802/week

$1,923

$41

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,970	$8,331	$1,923	$48
Average	$93,726	$7,810	$1,802	$45
25th Percentile	$84,587	$7,049	$1,627	$41

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